Case 4-1 You Check Your Email and Find Several Messages from Friends

question 7

Multiple Choice

Case 4-1
You check your email and find several messages from friends and acquaintances plus two messages with attachments: one from a friend and one from a sender that you do not know.
-What action should you take in replying to an email message from an acquaintance that rudely disagrees with you on a topic about which the two of you have been corresponding?

• A) Reply immediately with an equally rude and strongly worded message restating your position on the topic
• B)Reply immediately with a message typed in all caps to emphasize your position on the topic
• C) Wait a few hours or a day before replying and avoid using strong language or insults in your response
• D)Forward the offending message to all of your contacts

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Definitions:

Coincidence of Wants

In barter economies, this refers to the situation where two parties each possess an item the other wants, making an exchange possible without the need for money.

Medium of Exchange

An intermediary used in trade to avoid the inconveniences of a pure barter system.

Specialization in Production

The process by which individuals, businesses, or countries focus on producing a limited scope of goods or services to gain greater efficiency and quality.

Coincidence of Wants

A situation in a barter economy where two parties each hold an item the other wants, facilitating a direct trade without the need for a medium of exchange.